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Syarif's territory was far away from the designated area. Brooke's encroachment into local leaders' territory caused many locals to rebel, including Syarif Masahor. [citation needed] James Brooke departed for England at the end of 1857, leaving his nephew, Captain John Brooke Brooke, in charge. This allowed Masahor to put his plans into action.
Other notable rebellions that were successfully quashed by the Brookes include those led by an Iban leader Rentap (1853–1863), and a Malay leader named Syarif Masahor (1860–1862). [37] As a result, a series of forts were built around Kuching to consolidate the Rajah's power. These include Fort Margherita, which was completed in 1879. [47]
The fort at Sarikei was burnt by Charles Johnson Brooke's forces five years after 1856 when they tried to capture Syarif Masahor, Syarif's rule ended in 1861. The administration of Sarikei was later taken over by the Brookes. [6] [7] Hoklo people and the Cantonese people were the first ones to arrive in Sarikei in 1864.
In June 1859, Syarif Masahor, [1] [note 9] together with a "Kanowit" leader named "Sawing", [3] and a number of Malay chiefs killed two Brooke government officials, Charles Fox and Henry Steele. [1] [note 10] In 1906, a peacemaking ceremony was performed between Kana and Iban tribes here. [4]
Three major rebellions led by Rentap (1853), [64] Liu Shan Bang (1857) [65] [66] and Syarif Masahor (1860) [67] shook the Rajah's administration which, together with the stagnant economic conditions at the time, caused Brooke to be plagued by debt. [68]
Following the death of Sultan Ahmad without a male heir, [1] the people of Brunei urged his son-in-law, the esteemed Arab missionary Sharif Ali, to ascend the throne. [4] [3] Known for his dedication to spreading Islam, Sharif Ali solidified his ties to the Bruneian royal family by marrying Sultan Ahmad's daughter, Puteri Ratna Kesuma, [7] [2] around 1400, when she was likely a teenager.
Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie or Syarif Abdul Rahman Al Qadri 23 October 1771 (12 Rajab 1185) – 28 February 1808 (2 Muharram 1223 H), was the founder and the first Sultan of Pontianak. [1] He was born in 1729/1730 (1142 H), and was the son of Syarif Habib Husein bin Ahmad Al Qadri, an Arab preacher and propagator of Islamic teachings.
Kedah Sultanate: 1136– present Samudera Pasai Sultanate: 1267–1521: Brunei Sultanate: 1368– present Malacca Sultanate: 1402–1511: Sulu Sultanate: 1450–1899: Pahang Sultanate